7-Day the Netherlands Road Trip from Eindhoven traveling west to North Brabant, Amsterdam, and Utrecht
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Have the adventure of a lifetime with this 7-day road trip through the Netherlands.
This incredible self-drive vacation package will take you through the best destinations in the Netherlands. With this perfectly planned travel package, you will stay 2 nights in Eindhoven, 1 night in 's-Hertogenbosch, 2 nights in Amsterdam, and 1 night in Utrecht, experiencing the ultimate road trip in the Netherlands. Your road trip will enable you to discover the country's most popular attractions and restaurants in Eindhoven, 's-Hertogenbosch, Drimmelen, Hilvarenbeek, Amsterdam, and Utrecht. We'll help you experience the best 7 days in the Netherlands you can imagine so you can leave happy and inspired.
Upon arriving in Eindhoven, you'll collect the rental vehicle of your choice. From there, you'll be off to discover some of the most popular attractions in the Netherlands, including the stunning Rijksmuseum and Van Gogh Museum.
You'll have an extensive selection of accommodations to choose from throughout your road trip. We have handpicked the best hotels and places to stay across the country, catering to all budgets. Whether you're in the mood for luxurious five-star hotels or cozy, budget-friendly accommodations, we've got you covered.
Your road trip will bring you close to the best attractions and most incredible sights in the Netherlands. From the magnificent Anne Frank House to the breathtaking Vondelpark and Efteling, your journey will take you on a thrilling adventure through some of the most iconic travel destinations in the country. Your discovery doesn't end there. Make sure to marvel at the remarkable Beekse Bergen and learn more about the unique Ouwehands Zoo to truly immerse yourself in the local culture. As you hit the open road and drive through Eindhoven, 's-Hertogenbosch, Drimmelen, Hilvarenbeek, Amsterdam, and Utrecht, you'll also have plenty of opportunities to uncover hidden gems and experience the authentic charm of the Netherlands. Whether you're exploring enchanting small towns, discovering scenic routes, or indulging in local cuisine, there's always something new and exciting to experience in the Netherlands.
Add tours and tickets to each day of your trip to make the most of your time in the Netherlands. You'll have the opportunity to choose from the best tours and activities that your travel destinations have to offer, meaning you'll never have a boring moment on your road trip through the Netherlands.
Your travel plan itinerary also gives you multiple opportunities to look for souvenirs to memorialize your road trip in the Netherlands.
You'll return home having experienced the very best of everything the Netherlands has to offer. Each twist and turn of the journey adds a unique charm to your travel tales.
You can customize each day of your road trip vacation itinerary with flexible trip planning before and after booking. Enjoy the benefits of exploring all these great attractions at your own speed.
Your travel plan includes everything you need to experience the best of the Netherlands. You'll be booked at the best hotels for 6 nights, with plenty of top-rated breakfast and restaurant options nearby. We'll provide you with the best car rental for 6 days during your self-drive road trip, including CDW insurance.
You'll have access to 24/7 travel support, a personal travel agent, and a step-by-step guide via our flexible mobile app. You can choose and add your flight preferences as needed. Make your vacation in the Netherlands extra special by adding tours and tickets to each day of your itinerary.
The best services in the Netherlands fill up quickly, so book your spot early. Select a date and start planning your self-drive road trip in the Netherlands today!
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Day 1 – Eindhoven - arrival day
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- Stadswandelpark, Eindhoven
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Your road trip adventure in the Netherlands begins as soon as you reach the incredible city of Eindhoven. You’ll stay in Eindhoven for 2 nights, experiencing all the best things to do and see in the city.
Eindhoven has many popular destinations you can explore. You could visit attractions like the incredible Stadswandelpark, Eindhoven. This attraction is a park and has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 2,874 visitors.
When you're done sightseeing for the day, you'll check in at one of the best hotels or places to stay in the city. Your stay promises to be a delightful continuation of your exploration, providing comfort and tranquility to recharge for the adventures that lie ahead.
When you’re ready for dinner, we recommend you try one of the best restaurants in the city of Eindhoven, De Burger. The restaurant is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,910 customers.
Another of the best restaurants in the city of Eindhoven is Sopranos. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,467 customers.
Locals recommend Restaurant Zoet & Zout Eindhoven as one of the best restaurants in the city of Eindhoven. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,664 customers.
Eindhoven also has several great bars that will fit all travel budgets. One of the best bars in the city of Eindhoven is O'Sheas Irish Pub. This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,861 customers.
Another of the best bars in the city of Eindhoven is Drinkers Pub. This bar is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,208 customers.
Locals also enjoy Altstadt Eindhoven. This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 973 customers.
Enjoy toasting the start of your 7-day vacation in the Netherlands!
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Day 2 – Kaatsheuvel, Drunen, and North Brabant
- North Brabant
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Drive 83 km, 1 hour 31 min
- Efteling
- Baron 1898
- The Loonse and Drunense Duinen National Park
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As you rise to greet the dawn on day 2 of your epic road trip in the Netherlands, you'll awaken to the bustling city of Kaatsheuvel. Today, you'll hit the road once again, setting off on a journey towards the stunning city of North Brabant. You’ll stay in North Brabant for 1 night. But before you begin your drive, we recommend taking the time to explore some of Kaatsheuvel’s must-see attractions and local hotspots.
If you’re curious to see more of Kaatsheuvel, start your day with a visit to the amazing Baron 1898. This much-appreciated dive coaster and attraction is rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 8,459 visitors.
After soaking up all the sights and sounds that Kaatsheuvel has to offer, you'll be ready to hit the open road and continue your unforgettable road trip towards the city of North Brabant. North Brabant offers plenty of options for top-rated hotels and other places to stay that fit all travel budgets.
After you’ve settled into your accommodation, we recommend a dinner at the popular Picasso Restaurant. This popular restaurant is one of the locals’ most recommended restaurants in the city, with ratings of 4.5 out of 5 stars in 1,710 reviews.
The remarkable Bistro Tante Pietje is another top restaurant in North Brabant we recommend. This restaurant offers an unforgettable dining experience and is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,079 customers.
If you would rather go somewhere else, the famous Christoffel City Bistro is also an excellent choice. This well-loved restaurant is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 945 customers.
After your meal, we recommend you drink at one of the best bars in North Brabant, the fantastic BUURT. This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,201 customers.
To end your night the best way possible, we recommend going to the wonderful BAR35. This bar offers a great variety of drinks and has been rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,022 customers.
Another bar with a great atmosphere is Café Bar le Duc. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 716 customers, so don’t forget to check this one out as well!
Celebrate another amazing vacation day filled with adventure in the Netherlands!
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Day 3 – Made, Hilvarenbeek, and Amsterdam
- North Brabant
- Amsterdam
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Drive 192 km, 3 hours 4 min
- De Biesbosch National Park
- St John's Cathedral
- Beekse Bergen
- Noordbrabants Museum
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Day 3 of your road trip through the Netherlands gives you the opportunity to experience two places in one day. You'll start your day with some exploring in the city of North Brabant and end it at a top-rated hotel in the city of Amsterdam. You will stay in Amsterdam for 2 nights. Have a hearty breakfast and get excited for a wonderful day ahead!
One of the best places to visit today in North Brabant is the amazing Noordbrabants Museum. This attraction is a museum that is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 4,537 visitors.
You could also stop at the incredible church, St John's Cathedral. With an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 7,533 visitors, this attraction is one of the top sights in the area.
You can make the most of your new day in North Brabant by joining activities and tours that let you discover what else the city has in store for you. There are many top-rated experiences you can include in your travel plan to add flavor to your road trip in the Netherlands. Browse all of your options and reserve your slot before it's too late.
At the end of the day, you will drive to the city of Amsterdam, where you will access the best hotels and places to stay.
After a long day of driving and exploring, we recommend you try Box Sociaal, one of the best restaurants in the city of Amsterdam. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 2,162 customers.
Locals also recommend Gartine as one of the best restaurants in the city of Amsterdam. Gartine is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 678 customers.
Another of the best restaurants in the city of Amsterdam is Winkel 43. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 10,504 customers.
After dinner, visit Proeflokaal Arendsnest, which is considered one of the best bars in the city of Amsterdam. This bar is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 3,048 customers.
You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like The Cottage. This bar has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 1,252 customers.
Alternatively, Restaurant Ambassade is one of the best bars that locals recommend in the city of Amsterdam. This bar is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 769 customers.
Raise your glass in celebration of your incredible road trip adventure through the Netherlands!
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Day 4 – Amsterdam
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Drive 7 km, 1 hour 3 min
- Rijksmuseum
- Van Gogh Museum
- Vondelpark
- Anne Frank House
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Day 4 of your road trip will take you to the best attractions Amsterdam has to offer. Cherish the 1 night you have left in Amsterdam by discovering the best things there are to see and do in the city.
There are plenty of attractions, markets, and restaurants for you to experience today in the city of Amsterdam. Your accommodation will be conveniently located close to several of the best attractions you won't want to miss.
You'll be able to visit more of the best travel destinations in the city of Amsterdam, like the extraordinary Rijksmuseum. This attraction is a national museum and has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 91,223 visitors. Rijksmuseum gets around 2,700,000 visitors every year.
Another of the best travel destinations in Amsterdam, which gets around 2,161,160 annual visits, is the spectacular Van Gogh Museum. This attraction is an art museum and is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 84,751 visitors.
You could then travel to the amazing Vondelpark. This park has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 50,897 visitors.
Anne Frank House is another stop you might want to add to your itinerary. This museum is a popular destination among visitors in Amsterdam. Rated at an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 64,974 visitors, it’s one many travelers find worthy a visit. In one single year, this attraction usually gets more than 1,195,456 visitors.
Your discovery of Amsterdam does not have to stop there. Check out the fantastic selection of tours and tickets offered in Amsterdam on this day of your trip.
After a long day of exploring some of the most popular attractions in the Netherlands, be sure to eat at Brouwerij 't IJ, which is considered one of the best restaurants in the city of Amsterdam. This restaurant is a local favorite and has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 7,092 customers.
Alternatively, another of the top restaurants in the city of Amsterdam is the popular The Pantry. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 3,646 customers.
Another great restaurant we recommend in the city of Amsterdam is Restaurant Moeders. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 3,647 customers.
When you’ve finished your meal, SkyLounge Amsterdam is one of the best bars in the city of Amsterdam for an after-dinner drink. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 6,266 customers.
Excalibur Café is another of the most popular bars in the city of Amsterdam. This bar is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 3,047 customers.
Alternatively, a great bar that locals enjoy in the city of Amsterdam is Lost in Amsterdam Lounge Cafe & Cocktail Bar. Lost in Amsterdam Lounge Cafe & Cocktail Bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 2,918 customers.
Stopping at one of these popular bars is the perfect way to celebrate another incredible day in the magical city of Amsterdam!
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Day 5 – Haarzuilens and Utrecht
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Drive 58 km, 1 hour 26 min
- Máximapark
- Castle De Haar
- Julianapark
- Museum Speelklok
- Dom Tower of Utrecht
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As you rise to greet the dawn on day 5 of your epic road trip in the Netherlands, you'll awaken to the bustling city of Utrecht. Today, you'll hit the road once again, setting off on a journey towards the stunning city of Utrecht. You’ll stay in Utrecht for 1 night. But before you begin your drive, we recommend taking the time to explore some of Utrecht’s must-see attractions and local hotspots.
If you’re curious to see more of Utrecht, start your day with a visit to the amazing Julianapark. This much-appreciated top-tier point of interest and attraction is rated 4.5 out of 5 stars by 2,355 visitors.
You could also stop at another of the best local travel destinations in the area, the fascinating Museum Speelklok. This musical instrument museum and spectacular attraction has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 3,014 visitors.
We also recommend you spend some time at the popular Dom Tower of Utrecht to make the most of your road trip across the Netherlands. The spectacular Dom Tower of Utrecht is a building that has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 7,176 visitors.
After soaking up all the sights and sounds that Utrecht has to offer, you'll be ready to hit the open road and continue your unforgettable road trip towards the city of Utrecht. Utrecht offers plenty of options for top-rated hotels and other places to stay that fit all travel budgets.
After you’ve settled into your accommodation, we recommend a dinner at the popular Sarban - Utrecht. This popular restaurant is one of the locals’ most recommended restaurants in the city, with ratings of 4.7 out of 5 stars in 915 reviews.
The remarkable The Village Coffee & Music is another top restaurant in Utrecht we recommend. This restaurant offers an unforgettable dining experience and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 881 customers.
If you would rather go somewhere else, the famous Beers & Barrels Utrecht is also an excellent choice. This well-loved restaurant is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 3,021 customers.
After your meal, we recommend you drink at one of the best bars in Utrecht, the fantastic Belgisch Biercafé Olivier Utrecht. This bar has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 6,381 customers.
To end your night the best way possible, we recommend going to the wonderful Kafé België. This bar offers a great variety of drinks and has been rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,096 customers.
Another bar with a great atmosphere is Café de Zaak. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,247 customers, so don’t forget to check this one out as well!
Celebrate another amazing vacation day filled with adventure in the Netherlands!
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Day 6 – Eindhoven
- Utrecht
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Drive 136 km, 2 hours 22 min
- Nijntje Museum
- Nederlands Spoorwegmuseum
- Slot Zeist
- Ouwehands Zoo
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Day 6 of your road trip through the Netherlands gives you the opportunity to experience two places in one day. You'll start your day with some exploring in the city of Utrecht and end it at a top-rated hotel in the city of Eindhoven. You will stay in Eindhoven for 1 night. Have a hearty breakfast and get excited for a wonderful day ahead!
One of the best places to visit today in Utrecht is the amazing Nijntje Museum. This attraction is a museum that is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 4,186 visitors.
You could also stop at the incredible national museum, Nederlands Spoorwegmuseum. With an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 13,502 visitors, this attraction is one of the top sights in the area. In fact, Nederlands Spoorwegmuseum welcomes around 355,000 yearly visitors.
You can make the most of your new day in Utrecht by joining activities and tours that let you discover what else the city has in store for you. There are many top-rated experiences you can include in your travel plan to add flavor to your road trip in the Netherlands. Browse all of your options and reserve your slot before it's too late.
At the end of the day, you will drive to the city of Eindhoven, where you will access the best hotels and places to stay.
After a long day of driving and exploring, we recommend you try Rodeo Eindhoven, one of the best restaurants in the city of Eindhoven. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,362 customers.
Locals also recommend Meneer De Boer Breakfast All Day as one of the best restaurants in the city of Eindhoven. Meneer De Boer Breakfast All Day is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,246 customers.
Another of the best restaurants in the city of Eindhoven is Brasserie 't Zusje. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,590 customers.
After dinner, visit Restaurant Dijk9, which is considered one of the best bars in the city of Eindhoven. This bar is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 715 customers.
You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like The Little One Speakeasy Bar. This bar has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 622 customers.
Alternatively, De Vooruitgang is one of the best bars that locals recommend in the city of Eindhoven. This bar is rated an average of 4 out of 5 stars by 2,379 customers.
Raise your glass in celebration of your incredible road trip adventure through the Netherlands!
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Day 7 – Eindhoven - departure day
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- Flying Pins
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Day 7 of your road trip in the Netherlands is your departure day. This is your chance to catch one last glimpse of Eindhoven before saying goodbye to this wonderful destination. When you have time to explore the area before you make your way home, we recommend visiting some of the following attractions.
Flying Pins is an extraordinary attraction you could visit to enjoy your last day in Eindhoven. This sculpture and popular site of interest has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 701 visitors.
Take a stroll along the main shopping streets of Eindhoven and find some souvenirs to remind you of your road trip in the Netherlands.
You could then enjoy your last meal in the city of Eindhoven at Lithos Grieks Specialiteiten Restaurant before you travel home. This popular restaurant is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,206 customers.
Alternatively, we also recommend De Mispelhoef for your last chance at a meal in the city of Eindhoven. The De Mispelhoef restaurant has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,281 customers.
If you'd prefer a popular restaurant that locals enjoy, try Giornale. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 959 customers.
You’ll then say farewell to Eindhoven. We wish you a pleasant journey home, with many wonderful memories of your unforgettable vacation in the Netherlands!
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